The most basic account is free and does require sign up. Educators would benefit from a $24/month membership that would allow them to track student accounts.
Description of Tool:
Spicynodes is essentially a digital version of the tried and tested bubble map. The structure enables viewers to quickly access the information they need, while still allowing them to see the overall picture and how each item relates to the next.
How Does Tool Apply to Your Curricular Area?
This is a great tool that teachers can use to create an interactive bubble map similar to a Prezi presentation. This tool would be great for expanding a bubble map without having to use an excessively large piece of paper. For elementary school teachers, they could use this tool to make a bubble map about adjectives, verbs, nouns, or even vowels. For middle school teachers, they could use this tool to explore the complexity of history in the making.
Where Does Tool Fit In Digital Blooms and Why?
When used by students, Spicynodes falls under analyzing and evaluating because students are examining the connections between various ideas. When used by teachers, Spicynodes falls under remembering, because teachers are simply presenting information to the class.
Members of Group: Shannon Atako and Carolynn Wells
Name of Tool: Spicynodes
Website of Tool: http://www.spicynodes.org/
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Does Tool Require Sign-In?
The most basic account is free and does require sign up. Educators would benefit from a $24/month membership that would allow them to track student accounts.
Description of Tool:
Spicynodes is essentially a digital version of the tried and tested bubble map. The structure enables viewers to quickly access the information they need, while still allowing them to see the overall picture and how each item relates to the next.
How Does Tool Apply to Your Curricular Area?
This is a great tool that teachers can use to create an interactive bubble map similar to a Prezi presentation. This tool would be great for expanding a bubble map without having to use an excessively large piece of paper. For elementary school teachers, they could use this tool to make a bubble map about adjectives, verbs, nouns, or even vowels. For middle school teachers, they could use this tool to explore the complexity of history in the making.
Where Does Tool Fit In Digital Blooms and Why?
When used by students, Spicynodes falls under analyzing and evaluating because students are examining the connections between various ideas. When used by teachers, Spicynodes falls under remembering, because teachers are simply presenting information to the class.
Extras:
Carolynn's Spicynode